ANASIFORMES

1-Common Teal Anas crecca (Observed once in 1994 in the valley)
2-Mallard Anas plantrhynchos (Observed in 1995 flying along the Musha'ga River)

ACCIPITRIDAE

3-Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus (Common in the valley, descending to lower altitudes in winter)
4-Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis (Probably the most common vulture species in the valley. Observed through out the Palas valley)
5-Eurasian Griffon Gyps fulvus (Observed once in 1995, thought to be an occasional visitor)
6- Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis (Occasionally observed and known as a winter visitor to Pakistan.)
7-Eurasian Sparrowhawk Accipiter nisus (Commonly observed in the valley)
8-Indian Sparrowhawk Accipiter badius (Commonly observed in the valley)
9-Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus (Commonly observed in the valley and during most bird surveys)
10-Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus (Frequently observed throughout the valley)
11-Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos (Quite a common eagle, perhaps the most common eagle species observed during winter surveys.)

FALCONIDAE

12-Peregrine falcon Falco perireinus (Observed once during a pheasant survey, flying over Karoser village and once in January 1996. Winter visitor to Pakistan.)
13-Eurasian Kestrel Falco tinnunculus (Commonly observed through out the valley)
14-Merlin Falco columbarius (Occasionally observed in the valley, only once recorded during a winter survey.)
15-Northern Hobby (Falco subbuteo Occasionally observed in the Palas valley)

PHASIANDAE

16-Himalayan Snowcock Tetraogallus himalayensis (Quite a common bird though not frequently observed. )
17-Chukar Alectoris chukar (Frequently observed and often recorded in large number in winter)
18-Western Tragopan Tragopan melanocephalus (Western Himalayan Endemic and the largest population is thought to be found in Palas (refer to relevant chapter))
19-Himalayan Monal Lophophorus impejanus (A Common galliforme in the valley, found near the tree line in summer and in mixed flocks with other pheasant species in winter. Though classified as rare in Pakistan (Roberts), it is common in Palas valley. )
20-Koklas pheasant Pucrasia macrolopha (Probably the most common game bird in the valley though Monal are also found in large numbers)

RECURVIROSTRIDAE

21-Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantpous (Very occasionally observed on Musha'ga River)

SCOLOPACINAE

2-Eurasian Woodcock Scolopax rusticola( Recorded in summer, presumed to be breeding and often males have been observed roding in adjoining areas. No winter observation. Thought to be rare in Pakistan (Roberts))
23-Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucis (Occasionally observed during surveys)
COLUMBIDAE

24-Snow Pigeon Columba leuconota (Observed in summer and winter though not particularly common. Probably more frequently found at higher elevations.)
25-Wood Pigeon Columba palumbas (Observed in large flocks during winter, occasionally observed in summer.)
26-Speckled Wood-pigeon Columba hodgsonii (Occasional observed and perhaps a breeding bird on the valley. Classified as a rare visitor and perhaps on the limit of its distribution in Palas.)
27-Oriental Turtle-Dove Streptopelia orientatlis (Commonly observed during summer at forested areas)
28-Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis (Occasionally observed in summer)

PSITTACIDAE

CUCULIDAE
30-Common Cuckoo Cuculus canorus (Heard and observed frequently, breeding in summer. Common up to the tree-line)
31-Himalayan Cuckoo Cuculus saturatus (Less common than C.canorus but regularly recorded in summer. Breeding in Palas.)
32-Small Cuckoo Cuculus poliocephalus (Commonly recorded in Palas in summer)

STRIGIDAE
33-Collared Pygmy Owl Glaucidium brodiei (Occasionally recorded in wooded areas in summer. Status unknown in winter).
34- Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides (Status uncertain)
35-Tawny Owl Strix aluco (Summer and winter resident of the valley. Various morphs noticed within the valley).
36-Eurasian Scops Owl (Recorded very rarely during the surveys)
37-Long Eared Owl Asio otus (Occasional recorded during bird surveys, especially at higher elevation in summer)
38-Northern Eagle Owl Bubo bubo (Once recorded near Karat in 1996 at night)

APODIDAE
39-White-throated Needletail Hirundapus caudacutus (Observed during summer only, usually at high altitudes or on the road into Bar Palas).
40-Little Swift Apus affinis (Commonly observed in summer).
41-Common Swift Apus apus (Commonly observed in summer)
42-Alpine Swift Apus affinis (Commonly observed in summer)

ALCEDINIDAE
43-Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis (Occasionally recorded in the valley)
44-Crested Kingfisher Megaceryle lugubris (Occasionally observed on the Musha'ga River)

CORACIIDAE
45-Roller species Coracias sp (Usually observed on the road into Bar Palas only in summer).

UPUPIDAE
46-Hoopoe Upupa epops (Observed outside winter season and usually at lower elevation, often near cultivated lands).

PICIDAE
47-Wryneck Jynx torquilla (Frequently observed in the valley, probably a breeding resident)
48-Speckled Piculet Picummus innominatus (Rarely recorded during surveys but observed breeding in the valley)
49-Himalayan Pied Woodpecker Dendrocopos himalayensis (The most common woodpecker in Palas)
50-Brown-fronted Woodpecker Dendrocopos auriceps (Uncommon, recorded occasionally only).
51-Slaty-bellied Woodpecker Picus squaamatus (Frequently recorded, winter and summer resident in the valley).

HIRUNDINDAE
52-Sand Martin Riparia riparia (Occasionally recorded during summer. Uncommon).
53-Eurasian Crag Martin Hirundo rupestris (Mainly a summer visitor but rarely encountered).
54-Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus (Summer visitor and common throughout the valley).
55-Northern House Martin Delichon urbical (Summer visitors though not supposed to be breeding (Roberts))

MOTACILLIDAE
56-Rosy Pipit Anthus roseatus (Frequently recorded in summer, usually above the tree-line and on pasture areas).
57-Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis (Not as common as A.roseatus but regularly recorded during surveys).
58-Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citerea (Fairly common in summer).
59-Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea (Commonly recorded during summer up to high altitudes, occasionally observed in winter also).
60-White Wagtail Motacilla alba (Recorded regularly in summer at lower altitudes (along the Musha'ga)).

CAMPEPHAIDAE
61-Long-tailed Minivet Pericrocotus ethologus (Commonly observed as a summer visitor, presumed breeding).
PYCNONOTIDAE
62-Himalayan Bulbul Pycnonotus leucoenys (Regularly encountered throughput the year in lower reached of Palas).
63-Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephlaus (Quite common throughout the year).
CINCLIDAE
64-Brown Dipper Cinclus pallasii (Commonly observed, especially in winter. Observed in summer at higher altitudes).
TROGLODYTIDAE
65-Northern Wren Troglodytes troglodytes (Commonly observed. Winter and summer resident)
PRUNELLIDAE
66-Rufous-breasted Accentor Prunella strophiata (Commonly observed in summer only)
67-Rufous-streaked Accentor Prunella himalaya (Observed usually only in winter though could possible be a summer breeder)
68-Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris (Quite common as a summer visitor).
69-Black-throated Accentor Prunella atrogularis (Rarely recorded in Palas valley, the only recording taken from Kot).
TURDINAE
70-White-tailed Rubythroat Luscinia pectoralis (Occasionally recorded, usually at higher altitudes. Not common nut regularly recorded none the less).
71-Indian Blue Robin Erithacus brunneus (Commonly recorded during the summer, its conspicuous call heard daily during summer).
72-Orange-flanked Bush-robin Tarsiger cyanurus Commonly recorded during summer and occasionally during winter. Breeding resident).
73-Eversmann's Redstart Phoenicurus erythronoya (One recode from Kot in 1996. Winter visitor to Pakistan (Roberts))
74-Blue-capped Redstart Phoenicurus caeruleocephalus (Commonly recorded breeding resident).
75-Blue-fronted Redstart Phoenicurus frontalis (Summer visitor and presumed to be a breeding bird).
76-Plumbeous Redstart Phoenicurus fuliginosus (A common to abundant breeding bird. Resident throughout the year though found at much lower elevations in winter and in lower densities).
77-White-bellied Redstart Hodsonius phoenicuroides (Very occasionally observed during surveys. Classified as rare in Pakistan (Roberts))
78-White-capped Redstart Chaimarroornis leucocephalus (Common along water bodies, also resident in winter but at lower densities).
79-Siberian Stonechat Saxicola maura (Fairly common during summer. Often observed nesting around habitations and in pasture areas).
80-Pied Bush-chat Saxicola caprata (Commonly observed in summer in most areas on Palas).
81-Dark-grey bush-chat Saxicola ferrea (Commonly observed in summer, usually above 2000mASL)
82-Scaly Thrush Zoothera dauma (Not common but regularly observed during summer surveys in Palas).
83-Blue-capped Rock Thrush Monticola cincclorhyncha (Recorded regularly and summer breeder in Palas)
84-Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush Monticola rufiventris (Unconfirmed but expected)
85-Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius (Common summer resident of Palas).
86-Blue Whistling Thrush Myiophoneus caeruleus (Regularly recorded during all surveys)
87-Grey-winged Blackbird Turdus boulboul (Unconfirmed but expected)
88-Chestnut Thrush Turdus rubrocanus (Resident breeder, recorded frequently in most of the surveys)
89-Dark-throated Thrush Turdus ruficollis (Observed in winter only. Possible summer breeder)
90-Himalayan Blackbird Turdus merula maximus (Occasionally observed at higher altitudes in forest such as Kubkot and Diwan. Uncommon but resident)
91-Mistle Thrush Turdus visivorus (Fairly common in spring at high altitudes).
ENICURINAE
92-Little Forktail Enicurus scouleri (Seems to be more common that E.maculatus and quite common in summer and commonly recorded along the Musha'ga in winter).
93-Spotted Forktail Enicurus maculatus (Observed very occasionally in summer).
SYLVIIDAE
94-Brown-flanked Bush Warbler Cettia fortipes (Summer visitor and commonly recorded during all summer surveys)
95-Lesser Whitethroat Sylvia curruca (Observed at lower elevations)
96-Grey-headed Flycatcher-warbler Seicercus xanthoschistos (Resident and quite common at lower reached of the valley especially in Quercus habitat).
97-Western-crowned warbler Phylloscopus occipitalis (Common and resident
98-Tytler's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus tytleri (One of the eight endemic birds to western Himalayas. Recorded frequently during most summer surveys though reasonably habitat specific)
99-Greenish Warbler Phylloscopus trochiloides (Fairly common in Palas though its' breeding status is unclear).
100-Lemon-rumped Warbler Phyllosopus chloronatus (Commonly observed during summer. Breeding resident).
101-Inornate Leaf Warbler Phyllosopus inornatus (Summer visitor)
102-Brooks Leaf Warbler Phyllosopus subviridis (Endemic. Fairly common though restricted to certain areas)
103-Tickells's Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus affinis (Summer visitor. Only occasionally observed in the valley)
104-Large-billed Leaf Warbler Phylloscpopus magnirostris (Summer visitor and quite common along side tributaries of Palas)
105-Goldcrest Regulus regulus (Common resident in the valley)
MUSCICAPIDAE
106-Beautiful Niltava Niltava sundara (Uncommon. Recorded in 1992 and 2002. thought to be the most western distribution of this species).
107-Verditer Flycatcher Muscicapa thalassina (Frequently observed in the valley, presumed breeding)
108-Rufous-tailed Flycatcher Muscicapa ruficauda (Summer visitor to the valley and fairly common)
109-Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica (Summer visitor. Commonly recorded at high altitudes)
110-Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata (Occasionally observed in summer only)
111-Slaty Blue Flycather Ficedula tricolor (Summer visitor and commonly observed during most of the spring surveys)
112-Ultramarine Flycatcher Ficedula superciliaris (Summer visitor, frequently recorded).
113-Grey-headed Flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis (Summer visitor and quite common)
MONARCHIDAE
114-Asian Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi (Often recorded along the valley bottom in summer. Presumably breeding. Not common but frequently observed).
TIMALIIDAE
115-Variegated Laughing-thrush Garrulax variegatus (Common and resident. Can be observed at lower elevations during winter)
116-Streaked Laughing Thrush Garrulax lineatus (Resident and common in the valley).
117-Green Shrike-Babbler Pteruthius xantholchlorus (Observed only one in the valley)
118-Oriental Skylark Alauda gulgula
AEGITHALIDAE
119-White throated Tit Aegithalos niveoularis (Endemic. Resident but not as common as A. leucogenys)
120-White-cheeked Tit Aegithalos leucogenys (Endemic. Resident and fairly common in the valley)
121-Black-throated Tit Aegithalos concinnus (Occasionally observed and its status is uncertain)
PARIDAE
122-Black Crested Tit Parus rufonuchalis (Resident and common)
123-Spot-winged Black Tit Parus melanolophus (Resident and common)
124-Grey Tit Parus (major Resident and frequently observed during surveys)
125-Green-backed Tit Parus monticolus (Resident. Regularly recorded on all surveys)
SITTIDAE
126-White-cheeked Nuthatch Sitta leucopsis (Probably the most common nuthatch found in the valley. Breeding resident).
127-Kashmir Nuthatch Sitta europaea cashmirensis (One of the eight endemics found in Palas. Commonly observed in summer and winter).
TICHODROMADIDAE
128-Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria (Commonly observed at lower elevation in winter. Not thought to be resident during summer).
CERTHIIDAE
129-Himalayan Tree Creeper Certhia himalayana (Commonly observed during summer and winter).
130-Eurasian Tree-creeper Certhia familiaris (Uncommon)
REMIZIDAE
131-Fire-capped Tit Cephalopyrus flammiceps (Summer visitor but observed frequently in the valley during spring and summer surveys)
ORIOLIDAE
132-Golden Oriole Oriolus oriolus (Summer visitor. Regularly recorded during spring surveys)
LANIIDAE
133-Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach (Summer visitor. Small numbers recorded during most spring surveys)
DICRURIDAE
134-Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus (Summer visitor to the valley)
CORVIDAE
135-Lanceolated Jay Garrulus lanceolatus (Commonly recorded at lower elevations. Both winter and summer resident)
136-Yellow-billed Blue Magpie Urocissa flavirostris (Breeding in the valley though probably migrate to lower regions in winter)
137-Spotted Nutcracker Nucifraga caryocatactes (Resident in the valley).
138-Yellow-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus (Resident in the valley).
139-Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax (Occasionally recorded in the valley)
140-Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos (Common to abundant in the valley throughout winter and summer).
141-Common Raven Corvus corax (Very occasional visitor to Palas)

STURNIDAE
142-Common Myna Acridotheres tristis (Records of this bird are increasing and this species seems to be migrating to areas such as the watershed of Sherakot and Bar Paro).
143-Brahminy Myna Sturnus pagodarum (Recorded from Badakot and alos observed breeding at Pattan town)
144-Common Startling Sturnus vulgaris (One bird recorded in 1996).

PASSERIDAE
145-House Sparrow Passer domesticus (Observed in Kuz Palas, usually on the road entering Bar Palas)
146-Russet Sparrow Passer rutilans (Quite common though only recorded during summer).

ESTRILDIDAE
147-Red Adadavat Amandava amandava (Very occasional visitor to Palas)
148-Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata (Very occasional visitor to Palas)

CARDUELINAE
149-Spectacled Rosefinch Callacanthis burtoni (Endemic and quite frequently recorded in summer, especially on the borders of sub-alpine areas).
150-Himalayan Greenfinch Carduelis spinoides (Commonly observed in summer where it is a breeding resident, becoming abundant in areas).
151-Eurasian Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis (Occasionally recorded as a summer visitor and presumed breeding bird in the valley)
152-Plain Mountain Finch Leucosticte nemoricola (Resident and quite commonly observed through out the year. Observed at high altitudes during spring and summer)
153-Common Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus (Fairly common resident in the valley)
154-Pink-browed Rosefinch Carpodacus rhodochros (Resident and breeding in the valley)
155-White-browed Rosefinch Carpodacus thura (Resident in Pakistan but only winter visitor to Palas Valley)
156-Black and Yellow Grosbeak Mycerobas icterioides (The most common Grosbeak recorded in the valley, occasionally observed as a winter resident as well as breeding in the valley).
157-White-winged Grosbeak Mycerobas carnipes (Occasionally observed, usually near high altitude hamlets)
158-Orange Bullfinch Pyrrhula aurantiaca (Endemic to western Himalayas. Breeding resident).
159-Fire-fronted Serin Serinus pusillus (Observed once in the valley)

EMBERIZIDAE
160-Rock Bunting Emberiza cia (Common resident)